What does the cryptic crossword clue "Glass to position around a side (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "side". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRYSTAL (synonym="Glass") + P (first_letter="position") + A (first_letter="around") + LACE (synonym="a") = CRYSTALPALACE; definition: "side" The answer is CRYSTALPALACE.

Glass to position around a side (7,6)

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